Tape start objection dismissed

THERE was an unusual sequel to the second division of the Plant Hire Maiden at Listowel yesterday when Robbie Burke objected to the start of the contest.

In truth he had a point, because the tape start was a bit of a shambles with Burke, on Archie Stoute, the worst sufferer. Archie Stoute was last away, as Burke glanced behind to see if the starter was going to signal a false start.

The signal never came, Archie Stoute was pulled up after a furlong, and the rest of the field continued on their merry way.